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Gilt or Enamel Dial: The 37mm Debate

ninolitaliano · 2020-08-05T06:00:18Z

Ninolitaliano showcases two watches, sparking debate on gilt vs. enamel dials and the appeal of 37mm cases. Which aesthetic wins?

By ninolitaliano · Aug 5, 2020 · 34 replies

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Ninolitaliano presents a captivating image of two watches, prompting a community discussion on the merits of gilt versus enamel dials and the ideal 37mm case size. The post invites collectors to weigh in on their preferences for these distinct aesthetic and technical approaches in watchmaking.

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Key Points from the Discussion

The A. Lange & Söhne watch featured is considered one of the best from the brand and a marvelous choice for a two-watch collection.
The A. Lange & Söhne is highly regarded, with one contributor placing it in their top 10 watches of all time.
The discussion highlights the difficulty of comparing the two watches due to them being in different categories, yet acknowledges the charm in both.
One contributor suggests that adding a manual chronograph would complete a collection featuring these two watches.

The Discussion

keks

Aug 5, 2020

NOW that...

Is a most compelling 2 watch collection. Bravo!!

ninolitaliano

Aug 5, 2020

Thank you for your kind words, Keks

Happy to have meet you in December

Thomas_3

Aug 5, 2020

I will enamel you today and let you know which one I like. :) [nt]

ninolitaliano

Aug 5, 2020

Thanks for Enamel, Thomas😂 [nt]

FabR

Aug 5, 2020

The ALS for me here, but lots of charm in both! ;-) [nt]

ninolitaliano

Aug 5, 2020

Two contrasting watches [nt]

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